Morecambe welcomes Mansfield to the Globe Arena this weekend, where they will go into the game as the underdog. When the two sides met in August, the Stags won 3-0.
Morecambe
The Shrimps have been extremely inconsistent this season, with signs of promise often followed by poor spells. This has put them 17th in the league after 24 matches. However, Morecambe aren’t particularly poor at either end of the field, conceding 37 goals and conceding 41.
Last time out, Morecambe travelled to Wales, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Swansea in the FA Cup. It was a respectable showing from the side, but the difference in quality gave the hosts the win.
Mansfield
The Stags will be desperate to earn promotion to League One after years of failing at the final hurdle. They’re currently second in the league, but a win on Saturday could take the side into first. Mansfield boasts the best defensive record in League Two, conceding just 20 goals in 25 matches. However, they’re also solid in attack, scoring 1.76 per game on average.
Remarkably, Mansfield have only lost twice all season, but their first home defeat of the campaign occurred last time out against Crewe. The hosts dominated the tie, but they were wasteful in front of goal, which ultimately cost them.
Verdict?
Mansfield will be desperate to return to winning ways, and this weekend is a great opportunity to do so. Although Morecambe won’t make it easy, the visitors should win.
The final prediction is Morecambe 0-2 Mansfield.
